Avalanche forecast

Carnic Alps Lesachtal

LWD Tirol
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,000 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,000 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Fresh wind slabs require caution. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,000 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,000 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: few

Snowpack Structure

10 to 25 cm of snow has fallen. The strong wind will transport the new snow. The fresh wind slabs are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack. West, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m: Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack. Below approximately 2000 m: The old snowpack will be moist.

Tendency

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

Avalanche Activity

Fresh wind slabs require caution. Weakly bonded old snow requires caution.

As a consequence of the sometimes strong wind the previously small wind slabs will increase in size as the day progresses. The near-surface layers of the snowpack can be released even by individual winter sport participants in particular on northeast, north and east facing slopes. Avalanches can also be triggered in near-ground layers and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular above approximately 2000 m. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation individual moist loose snow avalanches are possible. This applies on extremely steep slopes.

Bulletin data: Avalanche Warning Service Tirol, avalanche.report (CC BY 4.0)

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